In my last post, I asked you girls if you wanted to see more music suggestions. You said yes, so I put together a four playlists from several different genres for you to enjoy. I'm going to stick to songs that are clean and wholesome, so these playlists will help you explore different genres of… Continue reading Quality Songs to Brighten Your Day
Hello, amazing people! I hope you are all having a fantastic day! But if you're having a "bleh" day, you're in the right place. Today I'm sharing simple, accessible ways to make a mediocre day better. I'm an optimistic person, but sometimes I need a boost to keep my energy going in the average week.… Continue reading 10 Ways to Make Today Amazing
I have 3A curly hair, and while my hair is generally easy to style, it can be difficult to keep it frizz-free. Over the last couple years, I've learned about tricks and products that make caring for my hair much easier. Some of these tips might be surprising, so be sure to read under the… Continue reading How to Keep Your Curly Hair Frizz-Free and Beautiful
Almost everyone I know was excited to start 2021. People like the opportunity the New Year offers: a chance to start afresh. New goals, new hobbies, and a new year. While making goals for the new year, I read something that shed some light on my goals. Lydia Brownback, in her book Flourish, asks a… Continue reading Who’s the Focus of Your Resolutions?
Two weeks ago, I said I was going to make a bunch of cookies when I got on Christmas break. And I did. Yesterday was basically the start to my Christmas break, so my little sister and I turned up the Christmas music and made close to 200 cookies. We baked for about four hours… Continue reading Christmas Cookies
True worth is in being, not seeming,— In doing, each day that goes by, Some little good—not in dreamingOf great things to do by and by. For whatever men say in their blindness,And spite of the fancies of youth, There's nothing so kingly as kindness,And nothing so royal as truth. -Alice Cary “I just want to make a… Continue reading What Does “Making a Difference” Really Mean? (TheReb)
I love cookies. Plus, I live with several cookie monsters who can go through cookies quicker than anyone else I know. Because of the high demand for cookies, the Christmas giving season, and my love for baking, I'm counting down the weeks 'till Christmas break so I can go on a cookie baking marathon. While… Continue reading 5 Cookies for December Baking
Hello, friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Today I’m posting my third most-read post, “Should Christians Listen to Secular Music?” I originally posted it here. Stick to the end to get a peek at my December bullet journal as well! Maybe you clicked on this article out of curiosity. On the other… Continue reading From the Archives: Should Christians Listen to Secular Music? + December BUJO
Hello, readers! It's been a while since I did a casual post, and since I'm in my pajamas and slippers right now, it seems like the perfect time to write one. 🙂 I've been busy with lots of school (like every other highschooler out there 😋), but I've also done some fun things within the… Continue reading Life Update + Fall Faves
Before reading this, check out part 1 here. The “Cure” that Fuels the Disease The struggle for self-esteem and confidence is a worldwide battle for people- especially us ladies. God blessed us with an eye for beauty. I challenge you to use that love for beauty as He intended. “You are free, you are powerful,… Continue reading Beauty and Self-Esteem: the Point We’re Missing (Pt. 2, A Change of Focus)
